Obituaries

1955-2026 On July 7, 2026, after a life well lived, Laun set off on his next adventure. Laun was known for the remarkable gift of effortlessly brightening the day of everyone he met, whether friend or stranger. He possessed an uncanny knack for knowing exactly where to place a chess piece, a car part, or a punchline. Brilliantly creative and endlessly resourceful, he approached life with curiosity, ingenuity, and a spirit of fun. His motorcycle treks brought him pure joy. Laun’s ...

Scott Tollestrup passed away Monday, July 13, at the age of 69 years. He leaves behind a lot of heartbroken family and friends. He will be especially missed by his wife of 33 years Ann, Jessie (Ryjin), Lloyd (Sharon), Michael and grandson Xander. A private family service will be held, there will be no formal funeral.

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of James (Jim) Thomas Nobes. He passed away due to stress-induced cardiomyopathy or “Broken Heart Syndrome” on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 11:58 pm. He loved his wife, our mom, so much, and we feel he wanted to be with her again. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, on September 6th, 1961, to Delia Lightning and was later adopted by Leonard and Muriel Nobes. Jim was a wonderful man through and through, had the patience of a saint and the ...

Erika Gerhardts passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on July 10, 2026.  She was 87 years old and enjoyed a happy life filled with long walks, dear friends, and many kaffeeklatsches with her beloved Klaus. In lieu of a formal service, please enjoy a moment in nature in her memory.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Richard Bruce Bishop of Calgary, AB on July 9th, 2026. Richard passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Hamilton, Ontario, to Helen Noble and Morley Johnston and was later adopted by Bernice and William Bishop. He spent his childhood in Ontario and spoke highly of his aunt Joyce and uncle Bruce Johnston, as well as the shenanigans he got into with his cousins. Later, Richard discovered he had a ...

Barry James Frey, 78 years old, of Calgary, Alberta passed away on June 28, 2026, at Peter Lougheed Hospital. Barry was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on June 11, 1948. He went to high school at Maple Creek High School. He worked at the Canadian Western Natural Gas company for many years. Barry enjoyed watching hockey, especially the Calgary Flames. He is survived by his children Janet Frey-Sanderson (Clifford Sanderson), Marcia Watt (Robbie Cornwall) and Alexandra Larsen; ...

Murray Dean Stich passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of  61 years old with his loving wife Cindy by his side. Murray was born in Melville, SK on January 3, 1965. In 2023, Murray retired from his long-time career at Glover International and spent his retirement at home with his loved ones. Murray loved spending time with family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren Nixon, Colin, Finnley & Izabelle. You could often find him listening to his rock ...

Tadeusz (Tad) Maria Foltyn was born on October 1, 1932, in Skoczów, Poland, near the border of what is now Czechia. His early life was influenced by World War II. Tad’s father, a teacher, was arrested by the Gestapo and spent time in a German forced-labour camp. Until the end of the war, Tad lived with his mother and younger brother in what his brother recalls as a former cigarette shop in Czechia. Tad trained as a mechanical engineer at the Silesian University of Technology, ...

Justina Francisco (nee Driediger) was born in Hussar, Alberta  on March 14, 1933, and passed away on June 23, 2026. She was the eighth child of Dietrich D. Driediger and Katarina Falk. The family immigrated from Steinfeldt Russia (Siberia), and obtained their visas and support here in Canada from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Justina's siblings were Tina, Jack, Marie, Dirk, Sarah, David, Margaret and Anne. Jessie was the last surviving child of the family. After Hussar, the ...

The family of Nina Pershyna is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 23, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on November 13, 1931, in Ukraine, Kharkiv region, she was the daughter of the late Grigori and Anna Reshetnyak. She lived a difficult life, left with her mother, two brothers, and a sister without a father at the age of ten during the difficult times of World War II. After the war, despite all the difficulties, she managed to graduate from a teacher training college and taught ...